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Asa Culver Obituary
Asa Loren Culver, resident of Mecklenburg, NY, and Lakeland, Florida, died peacefully at home in Mecklenburg on Thursday evening, November 15, 2007. Asa was born on June 30, 1933 in Schuyler County to Florence and Alton Culver. He grew up with his brothers, Jared and Carol of Ocala, FL, Norman and Olivia of Ithaca, NY, and Eagle Lake, Ont., and Calvin and Carmen of Santa Monica, CA; and his sister, Sarah of Lakeland FL and Ithaca, NY, on the family farm in Mecklenburg, NY. In addition to his love of farm life and growing the family business, AgriCulver, Asa was an active member of the Flying Farmers for over 40 years and was president of the NYS Flying Farmers, Florida Flying Farmers for many years and also president of the National Flying Farmers Association. He enjoyed a lifetime of flying and pursuing his love of aviation. Asa married the late Shirley A. Wright in June 1954. Asa always enjoyed time with their four daughters, Melanie and David of Lee's Summit, MO, Doreen and Tim of Ithaca, NY, Paula of Ithaca, NY, and Gloria and Joe of Rochester, NY; and their grandchildren, Lillian, Oliver, Asa, Christopher, Jazmine, Asa and Lillian; and many nieces and nephews. In August of 2004, Asa married June Maine in Montour Falls, NY. June's children, Davina (Sis) and Tom, Dianna (Di) and Al and David welcomed Asa into their families and grandchildren. Asa's influence on those that knew him will be long lasting and will be missed beyond words. A Memorial service for Asa will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at the Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Young Eagles Flying Scholarship Fund via checks payable to Sun'n Fun, Box 7670, Lakeland, Florida 33807; or to a charity of one's choice.
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for Asa Culver
Sally & Don Apple
December 15, 2007
We are saddened by the loss of Asa. A great Flying Farmer friend. Loved his dry sense of humor & appreciated his love of flying. He will be missed.
Vincent Shaffer
November 30, 2007
My condolences to Asa family.
I worked for AgriCulver for over 35
years.Asa was a good friend.
Gordon and Velda Beidler
November 23, 2007
We express our sincere sympathy to the family of Asa Culver. We have known Asa for over 40 years, and always appreciated his friendship and dry humor. He will be missed by many of his Flying Farmer friends.
Bernie Amidon
November 20, 2007
My sympathy to all the family. Asa will be missed by his large circle of aviation friends.
Rus Howard
November 20, 2007
Asa, I was saddened when I heard the news. I will miss you and miss flying Buttercup, the Travelair and the Emigh Trojan with you. My next donation to Young Eagles will be in your rememberance. My heart and condolances go to your family and I hope they treat your planes right, they were such a part of you.
David St. George, EHFC Chief Instructor
November 20, 2007
A wonderfully warm individual and superb pilot. We will miss his help sharing aviation with young people in Ithaca.
Laura Fruci
November 19, 2007
June,
Our prayers are with you and Mr. Asa. You are both very special people. Mr. Asa will be missed greatly, they don't make them like that anymore.
Love,
The Fruci and Vaughn Family
Chris Babcock
November 19, 2007
To:Melanie,Doreen and your Families
I was saddened to read that Asa passed away, however it brought back fond memories of the "A-frame" days. My memory of Asa is how gracious and kind he always was to me. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
RTB from DSV 10/25/07
November 19, 2007
Jim & Sherry Samuel
November 19, 2007
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Asa and offer our condolences to June and the Culver family. He was a loyal friend and an oracle of great vision and joy."Airplanes were invented so pilots could fly out for something to eat and enjoy the fellowship of a common bond"
IFF Pres. Ellen & Bill Valburg
November 18, 2007
Praying that the One who sees every tear, will bring you peace during this difficult time. Love & hugs,
Robert Holland
November 18, 2007
My deepest condolences to the Culver Family. Asa was a classmate and friend of mine in high school. I am deeply saddened at his passing.
Royce and Connie Pierson
November 18, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Flying Farmer friends,
Royce and Connie Pierson
Art and Mary Gruber
November 18, 2007
A quiet gentle, gentleman . . . was our Flying Farmer Friend named Asa. We're grateful to have known him.
Charles & Peggy Hilty-Kauffman
November 17, 2007
Our prayers and sympathy to the Culver Family from another IFF friend from Ohio.
Virgil and Doris Shultz
November 17, 2007
Our sincere sympathy to you and the family. Asa was a genuine friend and we always enjoyed his company at Flying Farmers events.
Harold & Dixie Sindt
November 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we remember Asa as a valuble member of the International Flying Farmers. May your God comfort you.
Evan Iffert
November 17, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Irene J. Albanese
November 17, 2007
June,
Seeing you at Robert Packer and speaking with you, I had no idea that your husband was a "kid" that I saw grow up near where I grew up. My sincere sympathy and condolence are with you. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Irene (Hubbell) Albanese
Joan & Bill Lieber
November 17, 2007
Always a gentleman, Asa was a vital part of our Flying Farmer family, and will be missed.
Patricia Wagnecz
November 17, 2007
To the "extremely" large family of Asa,
I am glad to have had the opportunity to have met Asa, his loving wife, and his most of his children. From talking to Asa and June, I could tell that he was a strong individual with an unbelievable thirst for life. Several times Asa proved his love and belief in God can pull you through even the toughest of times. I hope his family carries on that same strength, especially in this, toughest of all times. Please take care, June. I always enjoyed visiting with you two. Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. Thank you for letting me know Asa.
Love,
His favorite "Receptionist"
Patricia I. Wagnecz
John & Linda Bonacci
November 17, 2007
Our condolences to the family. We will miss seeing Asa drive by in his "oldies", he always waved.
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